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- NAS or Build My Own Server?
- Gigabit Fiber internet speed variation question
- Linksys WRT3200 ACM Wi-Fi Router or Netgear X6 AC3200 Wireless Router, which one should I get for our office?
- Help me understand a home VPN server...
- Comodo Forums Hack Exposes 245,000 Users' Data — Recent vBulletin 0-day Used
- Extensive list of useful mindmaps ( including home networking)
- Can someone explain this firewall log from my gateway please.. and was my network likely attacked today or is there some other explanation?
- Need a recommendation for router for AWS VPN
- Should I upgrade my router?
- Modem/Router issues? Do I need to "update?"
- Help me understand why a splitter is necessary for MoCA Adapters to work
- Need confirmation on a couple products.
- First time homeowner with basement
- Use router to bypass 3 device limit
- ISO: A Router With a Schedulable Isolated Guest Network
- Cutting the cord while keeping the wifi strong
- 5ghz in all but one room is ass for coverage and signal strength on my wireless devices. Should I give the 2.4 GHz band a different name from the 5ghz?
- NAS that can also act like a USB storage device?
- Need advice on home network upgrade
- Moved directly under my landlord with concrete floors, how can I get best wifi connection
- Clarification on Coax to Ethernet
- Problem with modem - private IP address showing same as public IP address?
- Question about wi-fi/Ethernet (sorry, am noob)
- CMR vs CMP requirement
- Consistent Lag Spikes When Gaming on PC + PS4
| Posted: 01 Oct 2019 08:36 AM PDT Good Afternoon!! I've been doing some digging and currently my Plex Server is running on a gaming PC I built "ryzen 3700x 1080ti custom water-cooled yada yada" and I don't want to have to turn it on Everytime I want to watch a movie. So I'm looking into building another computer with left over PC parts ryzen 7 1700x just need a gpu and other misc parts, or should I just buy a NAS and run Plex on that? My only need is for the nas to be able to play 4k hdr10 or Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos content and diskless So I can just throw my 2 4tb HDD in, no transcoding is needed since every tv in the house is capable of playing that content. Thanks in advance [link] [comments]  |
| Gigabit Fiber internet speed variation question Posted: 01 Oct 2019 08:11 PM PDT Ill try to keep this brief. I have Sonic Fiber Gigabit internet. When I plug straight into the wall ( I forget the name of the digital converter box thing) I get basically 1 Gbps down and up. But when I hard wire (CAT 5e and CAT6) through the wifi router, that speed drops to 300Mbps down and 260 Mbps up. The 5 Ghz wifi signal is identical: 300 Mbps down and 260 Mbps up. I would think the wired signal would be faster. Is this to be expected or is something require investigating? I have an Asus RT-AC87R router. Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2019 01:01 PM PDT We've just moved to a bigger office space and I was looking for a good wireless router. After going through this Reviews Of Best Wireless Routers To Buy In 2019 guide I've liked the Linksys WRT3200 ACM and the Netgear X6 AC3200. However, now I'm confused between the two. According to you all what's a better option among the two? Also if you have any other recommendations different from the 2 I mentioned, please feel free to suggest those too. Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Help me understand a home VPN server... Posted: 01 Oct 2019 03:51 PM PDT I sort of understand a VPN server: usually I have a router, it talks to my ISP (which is sort of a big super-router) and my packets get sent outward to their ISP addresses; when they arrive the destination knows they came from my ISP. For a VPN, those packets go to a specific I understand that I can set up a home VPN server. If I am at Starbucks, the Starbucks router can see me do banking on my iPad. But if I have a VPN server at home, my packets go to my home internet connection, then to the bank; Starbucks just sees me talking to my home VPN, and then I have a measure of safety. What I don't get is how this is set up. How can my home internet connection become a server. Don't I need a static IP address or a website URL for someone outside my home connection, to see it? How does my IP traffic at Starbucks go back to my home router, unless I set up my home connection as a server with its own IP address or web URL? (or is this how it's done?) I'm confused... because I am aware whenever I connect to my ISP, in general the IP address I am assigned, is not static, so how can I find my VPN? (edit for clarity) thanks much [link] [comments]  |
| Comodo Forums Hack Exposes 245,000 Users' Data — Recent vBulletin 0-day Used Posted: 01 Oct 2019 07:05 AM PDT |
| Extensive list of useful mindmaps ( including home networking) Posted: 01 Oct 2019 08:47 PM PDT |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:36 PM PDT |
| Need a recommendation for router for AWS VPN Posted: 01 Oct 2019 12:38 PM PDT I want to set up a VPN connection from my home lab to AWS. Can anyone give me a recommendation for a 1 Gbs router capable of making a AWS VPN connection? My budget is around $500. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2019 07:50 PM PDT I am currently running a TP-Link Archer C7 on Spectrum 100Mbit. Speed is not really an issue since we only use it for browsing mostly, maybe 1 stream at a time. However, I'd like to get a NextCloud server set up to replace my reliance on proprietary services, and I'm worried the Archer won't be enough. Once again, nothing major, just syncing some small stuff between phones/laptops/server. The Archer has a built in firewall, but I don't see any configuration options to speak of. Besides, I'd like to get some vlan controls to prevent "smart" devices from phoning home to their corporate hqs, while still accessing them locally. Basically is the Archer too little? Would a dedicated opnSense box be too much? Is there a happy medium? [link] [comments]  |
| Modem/Router issues? Do I need to "update?" Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:20 AM PDT I purchased the NETGEAR CM600 as well as the TP-Link AC1900 approx 1month ago. I haven't had any issues with the devices or my internet until last night. Essentially the wifi was going in and out (for example I would run a speed test on my phone and it would stop half way through and run into an issue, essentially disconnecting). Or when I would get wifi it was 0.xxx so essentially worthless. I then unplugged my modem and reset it. Was getting ~350down on my PC (ethernet) and wifi was fine... for about 10min. Same issues with the wifi. This morning before work I figured I should unplug/replug my router in. That seemed to resolve the issue for now (I had to leave for work we'll see whats doing when I get home). Do I need to do anything as far as "firmware" for the modem/router goes? Is there some type of update etc? I've never owned my own modem and router. I'm just worried bc the cable company obviously won't help me as I'm not renting their (terribly expensive) equipment. [link] [comments]  |
| Help me understand why a splitter is necessary for MoCA Adapters to work Posted: 01 Oct 2019 06:50 PM PDT A quick check didn't find anything on this situation specifically. I definitely feel dumb(founded) now though. I bought a pair of bonded MoCA 2.0 adapters (Actiontec ECB6200s) to make a wired connection between a device and my modem, as my house is not wired for ethernet unfortunately. I had absolutely zero other devices in the house using coax (no TV anymore, these days...). My original setup was- modem--->ethernet--->Adapter1--->coax--->Adapter2--->ethernet--->switch--->PCs This worked just about fine for a month- and then the adapters started dropping connection completely upon trying to do anything online, (i.e. opening a new webpage.) I tried all the troubleshooting I found online and through their tech support email to no avail- they finally told me to call them. (This process took the better part of another month since I was busy with work, school, etc.) After an hour with phone tech support (Totally Indian call center...run through the same checklist of tests again, no skipping ahead allowed.), they finally had me introduce a splitter into the path. The setup is now: modem--->ethernet--->Adapter1--->coax--->splitter--->coax--->Adapter2--->ethernet--->switch--->PCs Voila- it works now (And I hope it continues to work). ...I'm just not sure how. [link] [comments]  |
| Need confirmation on a couple products. Posted: 01 Oct 2019 12:32 PM PDT So currently I have cox gigablast and we are only getting around 400 down with their modem+router and we are still paying monthly for the rental. So I decided to invest in our own router and modem to both, stop having to pay the rent and also maybe have better results with the internet speed. Router: NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Modem: ARRIS SURFboard Docsis 3.1 Are these two items compatible with gigabit, and is there a chance I might have faster speeds with them compared to the cox ones that I'm currently using? [link] [comments]  |
| First time homeowner with basement Posted: 01 Oct 2019 12:00 PM PDT I just bought a ~2700 sq ft home with a basement (same size as main floor). Although I'm excited to finally have fiber gigabit internet I'd like to ensure I'm setting it up with optimal performance. For reference both floors are rather open layout. There are no telephone or Ethernet jacks in the basement, but there is one coaxial plug. I'm contemplating either a mesh system (likely orbi as I think I only need one "extender"). This way I can use Ethernet for most of the devices that will be in basement. The alternative is an edgerouter with ubiquiti APs, but I'd be sacrificing Ethernet ports and trying to wire various APs around the house to the router does not seem fun, but would if it'd be a noticeable difference. I guess my first question is how much slower coax to Ethernet is (mixed opinions online) or if it's worth paying to have a data line dropped to the basement, and of course which setup to buy. Note I'd have multiple devices (pc, Xbox, roku streaming Netflix on 3-4 TVs, phones) connected to my network. However, as I live alone I would probably only be actively using 1-2 devices at a time unless I have friends/family over. If anyone has specific suggestions, including make/models then I'd be very grateful for your advice! [link] [comments]  |
| Use router to bypass 3 device limit Posted: 01 Oct 2019 05:54 PM PDT Hello guys, I have boingo WiFi and it has a 3 device limit so I been wondering if it would be possible to bypass it using a router. So the router would connect to the boingo Network and then create its own network by using the wifi as wan. Would this be possible? What router would I need ? Thanks in advance [link] [comments]  |
| ISO: A Router With a Schedulable Isolated Guest Network Posted: 01 Oct 2019 05:51 PM PDT I'm looking for a router that supports a guest network that can be scheduled to turn on and off at different times of the day. I have smart TVs on my main network that can be controlled from a phone if it has the Roku app. I don't want people on the guest network to be able to access that, so the guest network should also be isolated enough where devices on one network can't see devices on the other. I've found routers that have this isolation (TP-Link Archer A7) and I've found routers that have a schedulable guest network (Netgear WAC124), but not both. I've been recommended DD-WRT and Open-WRT, but I'm not quite knowledgeable enough to be totally comfortable with that approach. Plus I feel like my needs aren't too much to ask to warrant custom firmware. Hoping not to spend more than $120 or so, but let me know if I need to reconsider. Thanks for your help! [link] [comments]  |
| Cutting the cord while keeping the wifi strong Posted: 01 Oct 2019 05:36 PM PDT We have Google Fiber. Great service but expensive. So we are thinking about simply going with Playstation Vue for our television service and keeping Google just for the Internet. We already have Rokus which we use to get Amazon Prime and Hulu). Here's the problem. We have a big house and the main Google box transmitting wifi is downstairs on one side of the house. We have a second TV box upstairs on the other side of the house which acts like a repeater so we can get wifi in the bedrooms. If we cut out Google Fiber TV Google says we have to turn in that second box which will make wifi extremely weak on that side of the house. So what are my options at this point? We want to keep Google for Internet but it's going to be difficult to have 3 TVs all steaming stuff on a weak signal. Is there something we can buy that will hook up in the bedroom in place of the Google box there? This is assuming that the connection in that room will stay active once we cut the TV service. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2019 05:23 PM PDT Isp set it up, it's one of those router/modem combo packages. If I go downstairs (1 story House) the coverage drops. [link] [comments]  |
| NAS that can also act like a USB storage device? Posted: 01 Oct 2019 12:38 PM PDT I'm just curious about what I need to look for if I want to set up a NAS device on my router that can also act like a storage device for my Visio 4K TV. It can play pretty much any media on a NTFS formatted USB flash drive, but it's a pain to constantly be juggling flash drives. I'd appreciate any info. [link] [comments]  |
| Need advice on home network upgrade Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:07 PM PDT Hi, I am looking to upgrade my home networking solution but not sure what the best route would be. I am currently using a first generation Google OnHub as my only wireless access point in my house connected to my cable modem. I also have a 5 port gigabit hub connected sharing some wired devices in one room (computer, home server, printer, PS4, Phillips Hue). The main issue for me wanting to upgrade is the wireless in my house is unreliable. There are times I have hardly any bandwidth for doing multiple things in my house (Ex. streaming YouTube on one tablet and a Nintendo Switch playing Fortnite lags substantially). while other times it may have to switch the wifi on and off on my Android phone to get data working again. This is usually accompanied by an exclamation mark in the Wifi logo in Android launcher. I have a feeling that a lot of my issues stem from my home network/automation equipment; and the majority of it being Wifi. Things line Alexa, Phillips Hue (just the hub part; rest is Z-Wave), multiple Sonoff and similiar swtiches/lightbulbs, tablets, phones, etc are a lot to do with it. I'm just not sure what router could handle it all, or if I need to look into another solution. [link] [comments]  |
| Moved directly under my landlord with concrete floors, how can I get best wifi connection Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:05 PM PDT Hey, I am allowed to use his internet when living here, but signal is horrible in my bedroom. With access (with permission) to the router, what can I purchase to get optimal signal in my area? Thanks in advance!! [link] [comments]  |
| Clarification on Coax to Ethernet Posted: 01 Oct 2019 03:44 PM PDT Hello, in my home I have a router in the opposite corner of my house. I am currently using a power-line adapter to get WiFi in my room. The performance is not nearly as good as it could be if I was closer/using Ethernet. No devices can reach the router from my room. I have cable TV using Coax in my room. I was curious if I could use a Coax to Ethernet adapter that I've seen on Amazon and essentially use it as an "Ethernet from one corner of the house to the other." My plan would be to plug the adapter in the coax port in my room then use an Ethernet cable from there to my computer. Sorry for the drawing skills, but this is my best demonstration of how my situation would be setup. https://imgur.com/a/f54Reuc [link] [comments]  |
| Problem with modem - private IP address showing same as public IP address? Posted: 01 Oct 2019 03:36 PM PDT After a recent power outage I've been having problems with my modem (wonderful Comcast FTW). I have tried several troubleshooting steps but am stumped. Current configuration: Coax -> modem -> small switch -> desktop PC I have tried going directly into a laptop NIC but could not get internet access. By some grace of god I have internet access with my desktop PC. Both the desktop and laptop are Win10 and no static IP address set in the IPv4 settings. What I don't understand is how all of a sudden the internal IP address is the same as my public IP address? What am I missing here? [link] [comments]  |
| Question about wi-fi/Ethernet (sorry, am noob) Posted: 01 Oct 2019 03:13 PM PDT I moved into a new place and have Bell Fibe internet through their Homehub 3000 router. Unfortunately, the router is located in the closet of my bedroom as that is the only place the tech said he could place it due to that being the access point for the fiber optic cable. Now I can't plug in any of my devices (PC, smart tv, console) which are at the front of my apartment. Other than paying a huge service fee to have them come run a longer fiber cable and other than running a 100 foot cable through my apartment, are there any options? I was looking into wi-fi extenders or access points with Ethernet ports, however further investigation seems to show that would be a waste of time/money. Is that true? Would buying a second router than acts a bridge to the main router work? Any advice would be appreciated as I thoroughly enjoy being wired and getting the most out of my overpriced internet. Thanks!!!! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2019 02:57 PM PDT If you have a metal building without wall covering (sheetrock) do you run CMR or CMP ethernet? It would be in the airspace of the building that can reach the hvac but not a return drop ceiling. [link] [comments]  |
| Consistent Lag Spikes When Gaming on PC + PS4 Posted: 01 Oct 2019 02:44 PM PDT Good evening! So I've had a problem for a while, and it's starting to drive me a little insane. I'm living with my parents currently, and they have AT&T Fiber internet. Unfortunately, the router/modem is upstairs so I'm forced to use wireless downstairs where my desktop + ps4 are. I've got a good connection 90% of the time, I did a speedtest just now and got 8MS ping, 50 up and 40 down. But whenever I'm playing games, I'll go from running completely smooth to completely frozen for around 2-8 seconds before it unfreezes and I'm back. Of course, this is enough for me to get killed in a game like Overwatch, Dota or Apex. I have this problem on my PS4 and on my Desktop so I don't think it's an issue on my device. Any thoughts on possible solutions? I'm not sure if it's an issue with the wireless connection being too far away (it's pretty much right above the room with my desktop in it) or perhaps I could just use a more powerful router (the one we have is the ARRIS NVG589 that ATT gave us when installing our network) or it may also be a matter of some sort of interference messing with the wifi signal. It also seems like it may be worse at different times of the day, but I'd need to test more to be certain (because it may just be that in the evening I'm more likely to be playing games). I could also look into a wifi signal booster, but I hear those aren't great. I also don't want to spend anything above $100 because I'll be moving out soonish (free rent is nice but wired internet is nicer :P) Anyways, any advice you all have would be awesome. Thanks in advance! EDIT: 1) I forgot to mention, I have dual band with 2.4ghz and 5ghz. My desktop uses 2.4ghz because I have an old network adapter that doesn't support 5ghz (I think, the 5G doesn't show up on my computer) and my PS4 is using the 5G connection. I have issues on both. 2) I saw people talking about using PingPlotter here, so I downloaded it. I connected to www.pingplotter.com to see what it would give me. At first the Packet Loss was at 5%, but when I turned the interval down to .5 seconds it slowly worked its way up to 44% where it seems to have stabilized. Is this normal? I'm not computer illiterate, but this is a bit out of my depth. [link] [comments]  |
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